BuzzFeed director receives 121,527 RSU award

Rothstein Adam reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Rothstein Adam reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

BuzzFeed, Inc. director Adam Rothstein received a grant of 121,527 restricted stock units (RSUs) on 2026-07-21. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, subject to his continued service. The award vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total RSUs on the 2nd of each September, December, March and June thereafter. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled before the scheduled vesting date. Following this grant, Rothstein directly holds 121,527 RSUs.

Insider Trade Summary

Grant/Award: 121,527 shares

Grant/Award 1 txn

Insider Rothstein Adam

Role Director

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Restricted Stock Units F1, F2, F3	121,527	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Restricted Stock Units — 121,527 contracts (Direct)

Footnotes (3)

1. F1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer.
2. F2. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 2nd of each September, December, March and June thereafter.
3. F3. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Key Figures

RSUs granted: 121,527 units Post-grant RSU holdings: 121,527 units RSU price per unit: 0.0000 +2 more

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RSUs granted 121,527 units Restricted stock units awarded to director Adam Rothstein on 2026-07-21

Post-grant RSU holdings 121,527 units Total RSUs directly held by Adam Rothstein following the reported grant

RSU price per unit 0.0000 Grant of RSUs as equity compensation with no cash price per unit

Grant date 2026-07-21 Date the restricted stock unit award to Adam Rothstein was granted

Underlying share ratio 1 RSU : 1 share Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one Class A common share

Key Terms

Restricted Stock Units, Class A common stock, contingent right, vests ratably

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Restricted Stock Units financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"

Restricted stock units are a type of company reward where employees are promised shares of stock, but they only fully own these shares after meeting certain conditions, like staying with the company for a set time. They matter because they can become valuable assets and are often used to motivate employees to help the company succeed.

Class A common stock financial

"one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status"

Class A common stock is a category of a company’s shares that carries a specific set of ownership rights—most commonly defined voting power and claims on dividends—set out in the company’s charter. For investors it matters because the class determines how much influence you have over corporate decisions, the share’s likely dividend and trading behavior, and how it compares in value to other share classes, like choosing a particular seat with different privileges at the company’s decision-making table.

contingent right financial

"Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share"

vests ratably financial

"The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 2nd"

FAQ

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What insider transaction did Adam Rothstein report for BuzzFeed (BZFD)?

Adam Rothstein reported receiving a grant of 121,527 restricted stock units (RSUs) tied to BuzzFeed Class A common stock. The RSUs are a form of equity compensation that vests over time, rather than a market purchase or sale of existing shares.

How many restricted stock units did the BuzzFeed (BZFD) director receive?

The BuzzFeed director received 121,527 RSUs. Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of Class A common stock, giving him potential future ownership as the award vests, subject to his continued status as a service provider.

What is the vesting schedule of Adam Rothstein’s RSUs at BuzzFeed (BZFD)?

The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 2nd of each September, December, March and June after the grant. Portions vest over multiple dates rather than all at once, aligning vesting with ongoing service.

What does each RSU granted to the BuzzFeed (BZFD) director represent?

Each RSU represents a contingent right to receive one share of BuzzFeed’s Class A common stock. Delivery of shares depends on the RSUs vesting and Adam Rothstein maintaining his status as a service provider to the company.

Do the BuzzFeed (BZFD) RSUs granted to Adam Rothstein have an expiration date?

These RSUs do not have a traditional expiration date. According to the terms, they either vest on scheduled dates or are cancelled before vesting, based on continued service and any applicable award conditions.

What is Adam Rothstein’s reported RSU holding in BuzzFeed (BZFD) after the grant?

After the reported grant, Adam Rothstein directly holds 121,527 RSUs. This figure matches the size of the new award, indicating this grant established his reported RSU position in BuzzFeed Class A common stock.

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Rothstein Adam

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O BUZZFEED, INC.

50 W. 23RD STREET, 6TH FLOOR

(Street)

NEW YORK NEW YORK 10010

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BuzzFeed, Inc. [ BZFD ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
07/21/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Units	(1)	07/21/2026		A		121,527		(2)	(3)	Class A Common Stock	121,527	$0	121,527	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Each restricted stock unit ("RSU") represents a contingent right to receive one share of the Issuer's Class A common stock, subject to the Reporting Person's continued status as a service provider to the Issuer.

2. The RSU grant vests ratably as to 1/4 of the total award on the 2nd of each September, December, March and June thereafter.

3. These RSUs do not expire; they either vest or are cancelled prior to the vesting date.

Remarks:

	/s/ Heather Flores-Ricks, Attorney-in-Fact for Adam Rothstein	07/23/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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